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Subject:Re: Brake Caliper Done?
From:Chris S.
Date:Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:40:18 -0400

The early calipers do not slide. They have an inboard and outboard piston instead. 

Chris.

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Dnia Mar 17, 2012 o godz. 15:26 Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a):

> Also check for rust on the sliding parts of the caliper. This will causes squeezing and can prevent the brakes from releasing fully. Make sure to clean and use caliper grease.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bryan Feddish
> To: vanagon
> Sent: 2012-03-17 15:35:40 +0000
> Subject: Brake Caliper Done?
> 
> My brakes have been squealing over the last year when I was stopping and lately they were squealing when I was driving.  I went to put on new pads today and the pad on the outer side of the driver side was lowest and I cannot squeeze that piston back in no matter what I do.  It this thing toast?  I just put these calipers on two years ago.
> 
> Thanks,
> Bryan